The Ile Camera
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PUBLISHED: April 25, 2008
Blood drive
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An American Red Cross blood drive is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Parish Center.
For more information or to reserve your time, call 1-734-676-1378.
PTO meeting
The Parent-Teacher Organization's last meeting of the school year will be Wednesday in the new media center at Grosse Ile High School.
Because of ongoing construction, attendees should park in the main lot and use the west entrance by the new commons area.
The meeting will include an update on activities at Grosse Ile Middle School and Grosse Ile High School.
The PTO supports several events each year, including the high school honors reception, middle school Battle of the Books, students assemblies, parent enrichment opportunities, Teacher Appreciation Day, and telephone and information directories.
AAUW state convention
James Hunter, author and motivational speaker, will be the keynote speaker for the American Association of University Women's state convention at 7 p.m. next Friday.
The convention will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Romulus.
The cost is $20, and the event is limited to the first 200 people.
Hunter was born in Michigan and graduated from Grosse Ile High School and Valpraiso University.
He is a principal consultant of J.D. Hunter Associates, a labor relations and training firm near Detroit, where he lives with his wife and daughter.
He is the author of the best-selling book "The Servant," subtitled "A Simple Story about the True Essence of Leadership."
His second book is "The World's Most Powerful Leadership Principle: How to Become a Servant Leader."
Hunter has coached more than 1,600 executives in developing the skills of "servant leadership."
He has been teaching servant leadership across the globe for 28 years.
Canine Good Citizens
Is your dog a Canine Good Citizen? Take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
The event, geared toward promoting good manners for canine family members, is open to mix and pure breed dogs.
All dogs that pass the test receive the official American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Bandana and a frameable certificate from the AKC.
The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 at Island Animal Clinic on Macomb.
The cost is $10 per dog.
Owners must bring proof of current vaccinations.
There will be lots of things going on all day as well, including giveaways courtesy of Island Animal Clinic.
Visitors also can talk to representatives of Obedience Dynamics of Trenton concerning training or behavior issues.
J&S Photography will be available all day to capture the moments.
Families have the opportunity to win a special gift basket loaded with doggie gifts.
The event will help raise money for the Grosse Ile Animal Shelter and for service and working dogs.
For more information, call 1-734-818-3177.
Tax hardship extension
Recognizing that Wayne County residents are facing extraordinarily tough economic times due to a troubled state and local economy, Wayne County Treasurer Raymond Wojtowicz has extended the previous March 15 deadline to file an application for a property tax hardship extension until Wednesday.
Anyone receiving a hardship extension will be granted up to one extra year to pay delinquent 2005 property taxes. Related fees and penalties still will apply.
The treasurer already has received about 735 applications.
Anyone who is facing property tax foreclosure due to unpaid delinquent 2005 taxes needs to know that ignoring the tax bill hoping that it will somehow go away is the worst thing to do, according to the treasurer's office.
Instead, contact the Taxpayer Assistance Section of the Wayne County Treasurer's Office at 1-313-224-6105 for help that includes handling hardship applications.
Water rescue seminar
The Grosse Ile Municipal Airport and the Grosse Ile Fire and Rescue will host a water-rescue seminar for all interested boaters and aviators.
Attendees will receive instruction on water-rescue procedures and capabilities from the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary and local fire and rescue experts.
Bring your emergency equipment, including expired flares, for hands-on training.
The half-day seminar will begin with introductions, registration and refreshments at 8:30 a.m. May 3 at Township Hall.
West Marine has provided door prizes and souvenirs for the first 50 attendees.
Reservations are not required and admission is free.
The Trenton branch of the Women's National Farm and Garden Association Inc. is hosting its annual installation of officers and luncheon May 20 at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club.
The event will begin at 11 a.m. The "Tea for Two & Flowers for You" program will include social time, the installation ceremony, lunch for $18, a speaker who will discuss the evolution of tea and door prizes.
For reservations, call Lenore Kersten at 1-734-676-5988.
Postal food drive
The Grosse Ile Post Office's annual food drive is scheduled for May 10.
Residents are asked to put food bags near their mailboxes that day, and postal workers or volunteers will pick them up.
By the way, now that spring is here, postal employees ask residents to repair their mailboxes if needed for continued good service
Chair-arty
The Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts is sponsoring and organizing the Chair-arty exhibit and auction May 30, during Island Fest weekend.
Residents and community groups are asked to create a chair that is painted, constructed, deconstructed, embellished, recycled, beaded, collaged, abstract, realistic, cute, pretty, beautiful, funny or otherwise outrageous.
Use your imagination and have fun.
For more information, call 1-734-671-1230.
Safe boating
The Grosse Ile Power Squadron will have a Boat Smart Safe Boating Class at 7 p.m. May 7 in the Gibraltar Community Center, 29340 S. Gibraltar Road.
The class is designed to teach safe-boat handling to skippers and would-be-skippers. It is open to adults and teenagers.
The topics will include boat handling, rules of the road, docking, using the compass and using a trailer.
For more information, call 1-734-379-5610.
Citizen of the Year
The Grosse Ile Rotary Club is asking for nominations for the next Citizen of the Year.
The award is presented annually by the club. The program is now in its 48th year.
For the past 47 years, the club has selected one individual to honor, and the recipients have been those who exemplify the Rotary motto "Service Above Self."
The service includes participation in community affairs such as school organizations, public office, church work, youth work or any volunteer activity that benefits the island population.
Each of the past recipients has made the island a better place to live without expecting reward or attention.
By selecting a Citizen of the Year, the club demonstrates its appreciation to the unsung heroes by giving them recognition.
The club will present its selection at an awards dinner May 29 at the Grosse Ile Golf & Country Club. The dinner is open to the public.
The recipient will receive the Paul Harris Fellowship Award, one of the highest honors Rotary can bestow.
This honor accompanies a donation of $1,000 in the recipient's name to Rotary International's "Annual Program Fund," which supports Rotary's worldwide humanitarian programs.
The winner will also be honored as the grand marshal during the IslandFest Parade on May 31.
Written nominations should be submitted to Grosse Ile Rotary Club, P.O. Box 125, Grosse Ile, MI 48138.
The nomination letter should include a brief description of the individual's service to the community and the names of others to contact about the proposed nominee's service.
The deadline for nominations is May 13.
For more information, call Dale Klemans at 1-734-671-5956.
Calling all musicians
Young musicians interested in performing either vocally or instrumentally during the Concerts on the Commons summer series should call the Grosse Ile Alliance for the Arts' summer series coordinator Pam Frucci at 1-734-671-0170.
"Spotlight on Youth" will be a new feature where a talented young musician can do a five-minute segment during a regularly scheduled Sunday evening concert.
Camp Invention
Grosse Ile Township Schools will host the Camp Invention Program from July 28 through Aug. 1.
The camp is a weeklong summer day experience for children entering grades one to six.
The program is designed to inspire creativity and inventive thinking through hands-on activities and fun.
Children will participate in five inventive modules each day.
The program will be held at Meridian Elementary School.
The registration fee includes snacks and a Camp Invention T-shirt.
Registration is limited to 110 children.
For more information or to register, visit www.campinvention.org or call 1-800-968-4332.
Club will turn 100
West Shore Golf & Country Club will celebrate its 100th-year anniversary Aug. 23.
For more information or to participate in the event, past and current members of West Shore Golf & Country Club (1972 to present) or the former West Shore Golf Club or Island Country Club can contact Bob Pettry at 1-734-652-6997 or Larry Trudelle at 1-734-675-8425.
Grosse Ile High School's class of 1988 will hold its 20-year reunion Aug. 8 to 10.
The main event will be held at Grosse Ile Yacht Club and is scheduled for the evening of Aug. 9. The cost is $40 per person.
Hors d'oeuvres and an open bar will provide classmates with the opportunity to catch up on the last 20 years and dance to the sounds of the '80s.
The reunion committee is looking for classmates. All members of the class of 1988 are encouraged to send an e-mail with contact information to gihigh1988@yahoo.com.
A special invitation is extended to Grosse Ile High School faculty and staff.
For more information, call Mike Murphy at 1-734-657-0785, Amy (Carroll) Schoeny at 1-708-386-8528 or Krishelle Kohler at 1-734-676-2717.
Class of 1978
The 30-year reunion of the Grosse Ile High School class of 1978 will be held June 20 at Sharkey's Riverfront Tavern and on June 21 at Grosse Ile Yacht Club.
The Senior All Night Party has been a tradition for more than 35 years.
It is a parent-sponsored lock-in party to celebrate the senior class graduating from high school.
The mission is to provide a memorable and festive party in a safe environment to ensure that graduates celebrate without the influences of dangerous substances or situations.
The tradition will continue with the class of 2008 as the parent committee is planning a fun evening that will be a cherished memory for the students.
The party will begin after commencement exercises June 5. It will be held at the Downriver Family YMCA in Southgate.
There are many expenses for the evening, including entertainment, transportation, food and mailings.
Debbie Anderson and Lisa Biundo, co-chairwomen of the contributions committee, are collecting donations, which keep the fee for each student to $60.
Those who would like to donate can send checks made out to "GI All Night Party 2008" to Anderson at 22024 Thorofare Road, Grosse Ile, MI 48138.
Knitting club meets
Knitters meet at Sharkey's Riverfront Tavern for open knitting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month for knitting, socializing and lunch, if you wish.
All are welcome. For more information, call Sandy Kreger at 1-734-675-3079.
Meet Roosevelt alumni of '68
A reunion of Wyandotte Roosevelt High School's class of 1968 will be held at 6 p.m. June 7 at Riverside Banquet Center, 3530 Biddle Ave., Wyandotte.
For more information, call Sharon Wimpy at 1-734-281-3233 or Linda Bowers Garant at 1-734-282-9231, or visit www.wyan1968.com.
Flat Rock class of 1973
The Flat Rock High School class of 1973 will celebrate its 35th graduation anniversary July 13.
The classes of 1970 through 1976 are welcome to join.
Signed copies of the Grosse Ile Historical Society's new book, "Images of America: Grosse Ile," are available from 10 a.m. to noon Thursdays and 1 to 3 p.m. Sundays at the museum on East River Road.
Exchange baby-sitting
The Grosse Ile Babysitting Exchange is looking for interested families to join the group.
The families exchange baby-sitting on a point system (one point per hour for one child, and a half point per hour for additional children).
Membership is $10 per year, plus a $2 initiation fee the first year. All families in the organization must be members of Grosse Ile Volunteer Efforts or have a background screening completed.
A mandatory annual meeting is held in May. Other offerings include a December cookie exchange, February moms' night out and a summer swim party to help new members meet current ones.
Individuals interested in joining the Grosse Ile Babysitting Exchange or who would like additional information can call Lori Lasky at 1-734-561-0032 or Annette Chao at 1-734-676-8786.
Pictures available
A pile of picture prints is waiting for you at The Ile Camera office.
If you have submitted pictures for publication and want them back, stop by to pick them up, or simply look through the pile to see if any of the pictures are yours.
Digital pictures will not be available in the bin.
The office is at 8545 Macomb St., in the Island Shoppes center. The hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
For more information, call 1-734-676-0515.
Pick up pets' waste
The Grosse Ile Police Department and animal control reminds dog walkers on the bike path that township ordinance requires them to pick up dog waste on public or private property and dispose of it properly.
Failure to do so will result in a ticket and a $50 fine.
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